At Durham College (DC), everything we do is to prepare our students to be career-ready graduates. With dynamic hands-on learning, innovative programs led by industry experts, access to well-being and academic supports and an inviting campus community, DC students are thriving and reaching their goals. In June, more than 3,000 DC students will cross the Convocation stage to receive their credentials and get ready to start their next chapter. Meet some of the graduates from the Class of 2023 who are leading the way. Danita Algar, Carpentry – Building Construction Technician Class of 2023 “DC saved my life. It was there for my son and he loved it, and after completing the program on his behalf, I found out why. I started doing it for Ben, but it became something for me, too.” Meet Danita Shavine Johnson, Police Foundations Class of 2023 “I’m better off now than I was before. I’ve learned quite a bit during my time here at DC that will prepare me. We have some awesome professors that help you.” MEET SHAVINE Yash Sawant, Artificial Intelligence Analysis, Design and Implementation Class of 2023 “This program gave me a lot of new skills. It filled in gaps in my knowledge and made me realize I didn’t know certain things that I thought I knew.” MEET YASH Zoe Straw, Computer Programming and Analysis Class of 2023 “DC helped me turn my passion for video games into a career path – I feel confident and excited for this next chapter!” MEET ZOE Rejoy James, Supply Chain Management – Global Class of 2023 “Thanks to my professors, the course material and career development actually helped me land my first job, even before I finished my final classes and exams.” MEET Rejoy Natalie Cox, Horticulture – Food and Farming Class of 2023 “My programs have made me the best horticulturist I could ever imagine myself to be. I’ve learned that you can be passionate about something and earn a living doing it.” MEET Natalie Kristen Gainforth, 9-1-1 Emergency and Call Centre Communications Class of 2023 "Without my professors and their real-life experience, I don’t think I’d understand the job as much." MEET Kristin Do You know a student who has a DC story to share? We'd love to hear from you DO YOU WANT TOBE CAREER-READY? Explore Our programs